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About Porto

Porto is the pulsating city of Portugal. With a population of 2.1 million people, it is the second-largest city in the country. Porto is the incredible chance to explore some fascinating Portuguese culture amongst the locals! Touristic attractions of this beautifully diverse city, includes the Coliseu do Porto, Serralves and the Casa da Música.

Cheap flights to Porto are now available for a limited period of time, so get ready to experience this fabulous city! Porto is home of Porto Airport (OPO), which is located a short 10-minute drive from the city centre.

Why visit Porto

Local Porto Life

An authentic perspective of the city is best experienced with the help of the locals. See the city through their eyes. Seeing the locals living day-to-day is a remarkable sight.

Cuisine Capital

The city is the food capital of Portugal. Booming with enticing food markets, bistros and family-run tascas (taverns), tourists are exposed to a cultural gastronomic extravaganza.

Beautiful Landscapes

Porto is prosperous with sublime natural landscapes. Words fail to capture the vastness of the Douro River. The city blooms with scenery that affords tourists the necessary calmness they seek.

General information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

Portugal

Currency

Euro

Language

Portuguese

Hub Airport

Porto International Airport

Airline

TAP Portugal

Time Zone

GMT +1

Travel Adaptor

Type F

Best time to visit Porto

Porto experiences a moderate climate. During autumn (September to December) the colours of the city are incredible. The temperatures tend to fall immensely at night. Porto experiences a grey hue during winter (January to March), there is a magical atmosphere in the crisp air. The winter months are great for dining and exploring the wine cellars, along with tours to the incredible museums and galleries. To fully capture the vibrant and jovial feel of Porto, the best time to visit is during summer (June to September). Festivities are well under way during the sunshine filled month. In May, the Primavera Sound music festival delights all music lovers. For a cultural celebration, attend the Serralves em Festa in the city garden.

Weather & Climate in Porto

Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month

Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Low °C

5°C

6°C

8°C

9°C

12°C

15°C

16°C

16°C

15°C

12°C

9°C

7°C

High °C

14°C

15°C

17°C

18°C

20°C

24°C

26°C

26°C

24°C

21°C

17°C

14°C

Rainfall (mm)

160

145

110

85

40

20

25

50

105

150

170

170

Overview

Health & Safety

Overview

Porto’s culturally textured aesthetic is magnificent in its standing. The city’s contrasting architecture dates back to the establishment of the Romanesque Cathedral. Renowned artists have left their mark in the city, which can be seen on medieval walls, the metro and Rua São Pedro de Miragaia.

Tourists are welcomed into this soulful city, greeted by friendly locals and unique aromas. Porto is nestled along the Douro River, which leads to an eternity of historical buildings, marvellous bridges and world-famous port wine houses.

The author, J.K Rowling, lived and taught English in this magical city. It is here that she found inspiration for the mystical world of Harry Potter. Lello, a Gothic-style bookstore will ignite pure appreciation within die-hard fans, as they observe the similarities of many scenes from Harry Potter. It creates a transcending nostalgia for Hogwarts!

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Health & Safety

All travellers should be covered for diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio.

Tap water is safe to drink in Porto. However, it tastes quite chlorinated and people prefer bottled water.

Porto is a safe city, with a low crime rate. However, it is encouraged to be cautious when travelling to any new city.

Safety tips to keep in mind when visiting the city:

• Always keep a watchful eye over your valuables on the city’s public transport system – pick-pockets and bag snatchers are prevalent.

• Do not keep money and passport in one place as these are often targeted.

• Tourists should be wary of their surroundings at night. Areas to be vigilant in are the Riberia District alleys and the São Bento train station.